New Delhi: In continuation of the stakeholder consultation initiative launched earlier this month, the Department of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare (DA&FW), chaired by Ruchika Gupta, Advisor (AS & DA), held the second round of discussions yesterday at Krishi Bhawan, New Delhi. The focus of the meeting was on assessing the production scenario of cereals, oilseeds,…
Bhubaneswar: The Ministry of Labour and Employment, Government of India, held a key regional consultation meeting in Bhubaneswar today, focusing on employment generation, labour reforms, and social protection for workers. The meeting, chaired by Sumita Dawra, Secretary, Ministry of Labour & Employment, included representatives from the eastern states of Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, West Bengal, and…
New Delhi: The National Centre for Good Governance (NCGG) successfully concluded the 33rd Capacity Building Programme (CBP) for Maldivian civil servants today, marking another milestone in India-Maldives cooperation. The two-week program, held from September 9 to 20, 2024, was organized in collaboration with India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) and is the first under the renewed…
Bhubaneswar: The Department of Youth Affairs has launched the Swachhta Hi Seva campaign for 2024, a nationwide cleanliness drive that runs from September 17 to October 2. With the theme “Swabhav Swachhata – Sanskaar Swachhata,” the campaign aims to instill a deep sense of environmental responsibility among India’s youth, with volunteers from the MY Bharat initiative…
Ranchi: President Droupadi Murmu attended the centenary celebration of the ICAR-National Institute of Secondary Agriculture (NISA) in Ranchi, Jharkhand, today, marking a milestone in the institute’s contributions to Indian agriculture. Speaking at the event, the President highlighted the critical role secondary agriculture plays in tackling some of the 21st century’s major agricultural challenges, including food…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, during a state-level celebration in Puri, marked the BJP government’s first 100 days in office by outlining the administration’s major accomplishments and future vision. Addressing the gathering, Majhi reiterated the government’s dedication to fulfilling key promises made during the election and emphasized a people-centric governance model. Majhi began…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant move aimed at bolstering infrastructure in Odisha’s energy and irrigation sectors, Deputy Chief Minister and Energy Minister KV Singh Deo held a high-level meeting with representatives of WAPCOS, a Central Government Mini-Ratna company, at Lok Seva Bhavan. The discussions focused on key projects in power, irrigation, and infrastructure development that are…
Bhubaneswar: In a landmark decision aimed at improving the lives of tribal communities, the Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the Pradhan Mantri Janjatiya Unnat Gram Abhiyan. With a substantial outlay of ₹79,156 crore, this initiative is poised to significantly enhance the socio-economic conditions of tribal populations across India, with a…
New Delhi: The Union Labour Ministry has announced a thorough investigation into the tragic death of Anna Sebastian Perayil, a 26-year-old chartered accountant with Ernst & Young (EY) India, allegedly due to work stress. Anna’s passing has sparked widespread outrage, leading to demands for a probe into the circumstances that may have contributed to her…
Bhubaneswar: To conserve wildlife, 13 blackbucks have been relocated from the Nandankanan Zoological Park to the Balukhand-Konark Wildlife Sanctuary in Odisha. The translocation is part of an ongoing initiative aimed at increasing the blackbuck population and ensuring the survival of this endangered species in their natural habitat. The blackbucks were transported overnight in specially designed…
